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Manufacturing Associate roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents U.S. worker unavailability before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Production environments with consistent hiring needs make these positions a practical path to permanent residency.
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Junior Manufacturing Engineer – Job Requisition
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Junior Manufacturing Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment while contributing to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls under the guidance of senior engineers
- Support analysis and planning of labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, and manufacturing layouts to improve efficiency
- Participate in prototype development, builds, and production launch activities
- Learn and apply new manufacturing technologies that contribute to cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency
- Attend product design reviews to provide input on manufacturability and cost effectiveness
- Assist in preparing manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, and process capability
- Support implementation of process improvements involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and layouts
- Collaborate with senior engineers in selecting and developing tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing requirements
- Participate in training coordination for new processes to ensure production readiness
- Contribute to the establishment and verification of poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems
- Provide technical support for problem-solving teams and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist in new program launches as part of cross-functional teams
- Work closely with production teams to support key performance measures and line balancing
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and provide status updates as needed
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including production operators, supervisors, engineering teams, and management
- Complete all required training as mandated by the company and customers
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Quality, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities
- Support compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards
- Assist in developing and maintaining PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets
- Collaborate with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe workstation and line design
- Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards
- Report occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 0-2 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (internship or co-op experience acceptable; automotive experience preferred)
- Basic understanding of product design and assembly processes
- Familiarity with PFMEA principles, Control Plans, Process Flows, and manufacturing documentation
- Willingness to learn and apply hands-on manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, and equipment implementation
- Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, production personnel, and management
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Eagerness to develop technical skills and grow within the manufacturing engineering discipline
- Willingness for future relocation to other facilities as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship or co-op experience in automotive manufacturing
- Understanding of assembly processes including sequencing, line balancing, and production flow optimization
- Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Basic CAD knowledge (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
- Experience presenting technical information to diverse audiences
Work Schedule
- 1st shift (6:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
- Must be able to flex time, work overtime, and support off-shift activities as needed for major process changes or launches
PRIMARY LOCATION
Bridgewater Interiors IV
JOB DESCRIPTION
Junior Manufacturing Engineer – Job Requisition
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Junior Manufacturing Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment while contributing to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls under the guidance of senior engineers
- Support analysis and planning of labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, and manufacturing layouts to improve efficiency
- Participate in prototype development, builds, and production launch activities
- Learn and apply new manufacturing technologies that contribute to cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency
- Attend product design reviews to provide input on manufacturability and cost effectiveness
- Assist in preparing manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, and process capability
- Support implementation of process improvements involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and layouts
- Collaborate with senior engineers in selecting and developing tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing requirements
- Participate in training coordination for new processes to ensure production readiness
- Contribute to the establishment and verification of poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems
- Provide technical support for problem-solving teams and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist in new program launches as part of cross-functional teams
- Work closely with production teams to support key performance measures and line balancing
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and provide status updates as needed
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including production operators, supervisors, engineering teams, and management
- Complete all required training as mandated by the company and customers
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Quality, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities
- Support compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards
- Assist in developing and maintaining PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets
- Collaborate with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe workstation and line design
- Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards
- Report occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 0-2 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (internship or co-op experience acceptable; automotive experience preferred)
- Basic understanding of product design and assembly processes
- Familiarity with PFMEA principles, Control Plans, Process Flows, and manufacturing documentation
- Willingness to learn and apply hands-on manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, and equipment implementation
- Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, production personnel, and management
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Eagerness to develop technical skills and grow within the manufacturing engineering discipline
- Willingness for future relocation to other facilities as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship or co-op experience in automotive manufacturing
- Understanding of assembly processes including sequencing, line balancing, and production flow optimization
- Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Basic CAD knowledge (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
- Experience presenting technical information to diverse audiences
Work Schedule
- 1st shift (6:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
- Must be able to flex time, work overtime, and support off-shift activities as needed for major process changes or launches
PRIMARY LOCATION
Bridgewater Interiors IV
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Associate
Verify your SOC code before applying
Manufacturing Associate roles map to several SOC codes depending on the production environment. Pull your target job's O*NET profile to confirm the classification your employer will use on the PERM application, since mismatches can delay labor certification.
Document hands-on production credentials carefully
PERM requires your employer to prove you meet the minimum requirements listed in the job order. Gather training certificates, equipment licenses, and supervisor letters now so your credentials align exactly with the job description before the employer posts the PERM recruitment ads.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer familiar with federal compliance, which often correlates with an established immigration process. Facilities that already verify work authorization are more likely to have HR infrastructure capable of managing a PERM filing.
Search green card sponsor history through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Manufacturing Associate openings by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This surfaces facilities that have filed PERM applications before, cutting out the guesswork of cold-approaching manufacturers unfamiliar with the process.
Ask about prevailing wage tier during interviews
DOL assigns your position a wage level one through four based on experience and supervision. Confirm with the hiring manager which tier they intend to use on the LCA, because a lower tier on the job offer can create complications if your duties exceed that classification at OFLC Wage Search benchmarks.
Understand the EB-3 timeline before accepting an offer
PERM recruitment, I-140 filing, and visa availability together typically run two to four years for most nationalities at the EB-3 level. Negotiate a start date and employment agreement that keeps you in valid nonimmigrant status while USCIS adjudicates each stage.
Green Card Manufacturing Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Manufacturing Associate positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since they typically require less than a master's degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the employer writes the position to require an advanced degree and the duties genuinely demand that level of education, but that framing is uncommon in production environments. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine which category fits the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Manufacturing Associate?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which is difficult to establish for most Manufacturing Associate jobs. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no lottery, no annual cap that affects most nationalities at the EB-3 level in the near term, and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is a longer timeline: PERM recruitment alone takes several months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
What does the PERM process look like for a Manufacturing Associate employer?
The employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment campaign, typically including job postings, newspaper ads, and an internal job posting, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL then reviews the application before the employer files an I-140 with USCIS. The entire PERM stage can take six months to over a year depending on DOL processing times and whether an audit is triggered.
How can I find Manufacturing Associate jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Manufacturing Associate openings specifically by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on facilities that have never filed a PERM application. Targeting employers with a documented track record of green card filings significantly shortens the negotiation phase, since those HR teams already understand the process and the timelines involved.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get a green card?
Changing employers after PERM certification but before I-140 approval generally restarts the process, since the approved PERM is tied to the sponsoring employer and the specific job. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and you're in the adjustment of status stage, portability rules under AC21 may let you move to a similar role without losing your priority date. Consult an immigration attorney before making any job change mid-process.